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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same yea... [read more]
The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same yea... [read more] Blog: Rotorua
Date: June 11th 2007
After finding our first chioice of hostel was full we tried Hot Rocks hostel and were able to get in there. It had been a long day driving so we took it easy and had a few beers chatting with the first Irish people we have met in quite a while. Rotorua is in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island. It´s a big place by New Zealand standards with a population of about 65,000. It´s best kno ... read more
Date: June 11th 2007
After finding our first chioice of hostel was full we tried Hot Rocks hostel and were able to get in there. It had been a long day driving so we took it easy and had a few beers chatting with the first Irish people we have met in quite a while. Rotorua is in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island. It´s a big place by New Zealand standards with a population of about 65,000. It´s best kno ... read more
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